Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Krishnamurthy better known as Kishmu was an Indian film and stage actor. He is also brother of famous actor and director Visu. Kishmu made his debut in the

Visu Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanathan (1 July 1945 – 22 March 2020), best known by his stage name Visu, was an Indian writer, director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host. Visu initially worked as an assistant to director K ...

-directed film

Manal Kayiru ''Manal Kayiru'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu in his directorial debut. The film stars S. Ve. Shekher and Shanthi Krishna, with Visu, Manorama, Kishmu and Kuriakose Ranga portraying suppor ...

in 1982. Other notable film appearances include ''

Dowry Kalyanam ''Dowry Kalyanam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language black comedy film, directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The film stars Visu, Vijayakanth, Srividya, S. Ve. Shekher and Viji. It is based on Visu's play ''Dowry Kalyana Vaibhogame''. T ...

Chidambara Rahasiyam Chidambara Rahasiyam () is a Hindu belief that there is a secret message conveyed through the embossed figure near the shrine of Shiva in the Chidambaram Temple. Since ancient times, it is believed that this is the place where Shiva and his cons ...

Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Gane ...

Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi ''Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Visu and produced by Rajam Balachandar. It is based on Visu's play ''Bharatha Matharkku Jai''. The film stars Pandiyan, S. V. Sekhar, Nizhalgal Ravi and Visu. It ...

, Nanayam illatha Nanayam,

Kavalan Avan Kovalan ''Kavalan Avan Kovalan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Visu, starring Prabhu, Rekha and Madhuri. It was released on 29 May 1987. Plot The hero, unknown to himself, has a look-alike. The look alike is good for nothin ...

, and Varavu Nalla Uravu.''

Film career

After his career in theatre, Kishmu began acting with his brother, Visu. Kishmu made his acting debut in the second film directed by Visu, ''

'' (1982), which received critical and commercial acclaim. In 1985, Kishmu acted in ''

Aval Sumangalithan ''Aval Sumangalithan'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Visu. The film stars Karthik and Ilavarasi. It was released on 19 July 1985. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Punyasthree''. The film was adapted from Visu's pl ...

'', and in 1986 played the role of protagonist in ''

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Ganes ...

'' and ''

Oomai Vizhigal ''Oomai Vizhigal'' (; Gouged eyes) is an Indian 1986 Tamil-language crime action film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar, along with Ravichandran and Malaysia Vasudevan i ...

'', which both received positive reviews. In his early acting career, Kishmu acted only in his brother's films, but eventually went on to act in others, performing in over 50 films from 1982 to 1990.

Filmography

''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' ; As assistant director *'' Sakalakala Sammandhi'' (1989)

References

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* {{Authority control Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil male actors 1947 births 1993 deaths